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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
UAE, Sweden discuss strengthening cooperation
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs in the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Fredrik Floren, Ambassador of Sweden to the UAE, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held today in Abu Dhabi and attended by Sheikha Saeed Al Kaabi, FNC member, emphasised the growing role of parliamentary diplomacy in supporting the UAE's national strategies and advancing its global partnerships. The discussions covered prospects for strengthening cooperation in key areas such as advanced technology, artificial intelligence, investment in startups, and renewable energy. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments, stressing the importance of political and diplomatic solutions to address current global challenges. Dr. Al Nuaimi reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to a path of sustainable development that benefits both the region and its people. Ambassador Floren expressed Sweden's keen interest in expanding cooperation with the UAE across multiple sectors. He also praised the UAE's open policy and its success in building strategic regional and international partnerships.
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Command and Staff College delegation learns Shura Council's roles and powers
Muscat: A delegation from the 38th course of the Command and Staff College visited the Shura Council on Monday to learn about the Council's responsibilities, legislative roles, and powers. The delegation was received by Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Nadabi, Secretary General of the Shura Council, who delivered an introductory lecture highlighting the evolution of Shura in the Sultanate of Oman. He elaborated on the Council's legislative roles and powers as defined by the Basic Statute of the State and the Law of the Council of Oman issued by Royal Decree No. (7/2021). He also discussed the Council's oversight functions and the tools it employs for follow-up, referencing relevant data and statistics that reflect the active use of these tools during the current term. In addition, he outlined the role of the General Secretariat in supporting legislative work and explained the operational mechanisms of regular sessions, the Council's Bureau, and its standing committees. Al-Nadabi further highlighted the Council's complementary role in national decision-making alongside other state institutions and its contribution to achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040. He also underscored the Council's growing presence in parliamentary diplomacy through participation in regional and international forums and meetings. During their visit, the delegation toured various Council facilities, including the main deliberation hall, where they received a briefing on its components, the modern technologies used to manage sessions, and the electronic voting system for legislation using state-of-the-art equipment. The visit also included a tour of the Oman Council Library, which houses a wide collection of modern books and research materials that support the work of Council members.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Shoura Council speaker receives speaker of the Arab Parliament
RIYADH: The speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, received his counterpart from the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, during the 19th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states. During the meeting in Jakarta, the two reviewed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy carried out through active participation in regional and international conferences and forums. They also discussed strengthening the mechanisms of joint Arab parliamentary action to serve Arab issues, as well as other topics of common interest.
